Officials recently broke ground on the highly anticipated Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, a 39-acre sports complex in Pinellas County, Florida (US).
The Sprowls Horizon Sports Park is slated to open in Summer 2025. It’s currently undergoing construction in Pinellas County.
‘FLORIDA YIMBY’ stated that the new facility, named in honor of the former Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, replaces an aging youth sports park with a state-of-the-art center with a host of amenities. The complex will feature up to six baseball and softball fields, a full-sized artificial turf soccer field and a replacement of the outdoor hockey rink provided by the Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hockey Foundation.
The Tampa Bay Lightning Community and Hockey Development team operates under the Lightning Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization. The Community and Hockey Development team utilizes all donations for the sole purposes of growing the game of hockey across the Tampa Bay Area in Florida, US.
Originally planned as a renovation of the existing park, a generous $13.5 million grant from the State, approved by the Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis in 2022, enabled the City to pursue more extensive upgrades. The project will cost an estimated $25 million to $30 million to complete.
‘FLORIDA YIMBY’ further stated that the venture is expected to attract athletes from across United States boosting the local sports scene and the economy.
‘One-of-a-kind Experience’
A ‘LinkedIn Post By Jim Arnold, National Director of Business Development at The Sports Facilities Companies’ stated, “A few months ago, I hinted at something exciting on the horizon and now I’m thrilled to share some updated renderings as ground has officially broken on the Sprowls Horizon Sports Park! This project has been an incredible journey and I’m grateful for our visionary partners – OSPORTS and Park & Eleazer Construction – who share the belief that every project should (and can) offer a one-of-a-kind experience. For years, Florida has been a rite of passage for 13+ year- old and high school baseball players with its Spring training tournaments and events. Starting Summer 2025, the City of Pinellas Park will proudly offer the first-ever authentic Spring training experience for the youth baseball and softball players.”
The ‘LinkedIn Post By Jim Arnold, National Director of Business Development at The Sports Facilities Companies’ further stated, “The park will feature scaled replicas of iconic Spring training stadiums providing the players with a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of their heroes. The surrounding landscapes, plazas, and the gathering areas will enhance this experience immersing every guest in the true spirit of Florida and the magic of Spring training.”
Clearwater (US)-based The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is United States leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turnkey solution for the community leaders and the developers alike, The SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism and recreation master planning, program planning and feasibility through professional facility management services. Its 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members represented by the SF Network welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year.
The Park & Eleazer Construction is a privately- owned construction company specializing in commercial and multifamily construction. Based in Clearwater, Florida (US), the company operates throughout the State of Florida with satellite offices in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama.
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